Find out how popular the first name Naail has been for the last 15 years (from 1999 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Naail by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Naail is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Naail.

The history of the first name Naail

The name Naail is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "na'il," which means "sandal" or "shoe." It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD, when Arabic culture and language were spreading across the Middle East and North Africa.

Naail was a relatively uncommon name in its early history, but it gained some prominence in the medieval Islamic world. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Naail ibn al-Hasan, a scholar and poet who lived in present-day Iraq during the 9th century AD. He was known for his works on Arabic grammar and literature.

Another notable figure with this name was Naail al-Dimashqi, a Damascene mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century AD. He made significant contributions to the field of spherical trigonometry and wrote several treatises on astronomy and mathematics.

In the 11th century, Naail ibn Abi Randaqa was a renowned physician and philosopher from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He wrote extensively on medical topics and was also known for his work on Aristotelian philosophy.

During the 13th century, Naail al-Maghribi was a Moroccan scholar and traveler who documented his journeys throughout the Islamic world in his writings. His accounts provide valuable insights into the cultural and social aspects of that era.

Another prominent figure with the name Naail was Naail al-Qaisari, a 16th-century Ottoman scholar and theologian from Kayseri, Turkey. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and teachings.

While the name Naail has historical roots and associations with notable figures from the Islamic world, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. Its usage and popularity have varied across different regions and time periods, but it has maintained a connection to its Arabic linguistic origins and cultural heritage.

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